8 days Cairo, Luxor, Aswan by a Nile Cruise

Cairo, Luxor, Aswan

Description

Enjoy an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s most iconic destinations with this 8 Days Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Nile Cruise Tour Package. This itinerary perfectly combines Egypt’s ancient history with the relaxing experience of sailing the legendary Nile River.

Start your adventure in Cairo, home to the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and the Saladin Citadel. Fly south to Aswan, where you will board a luxury Nile Cruise and visit the beautiful Philae Temple.

Sail along the Nile to Kom Ombo and Edfu, exploring some of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. End your journey in Luxor, visiting the majestic Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.

This package is ideal for first-time visitors seeking a comprehensive and well-balanced Egypt travel experience.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrive to Cairo

When you arrive at Cairo International Airport, our representative will meet you there and transport you to the hotel in a private A/C vehicle. Check in and spend the night in Cairo.

N/A for meals

Day 2:
Giza Pyramids Tour

Breakfast at the hotel, then begin your Egypt classic tours in Cairo at 08:00 a.m. by touring the Great Pyramids of Giza - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, followed by a visit to the Valley Temple, where priests mummified King Chephren's dead body. You will also see The Sphinx, the fabled guardian who stands by the massive funerary complex with its lion body and King Chephren's head.

Lunch is included following trips to local restaurants based on full meals for each person, but beverages are not.

(Not included as an option) 40$ P.P. Laser performance with sound and light at the Pyramids area. Cairo is where you'll spend the night.

Breakfast and lunch are served.

Day 3:
Egyptian Museum and Saladin Citadel

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a full-day tour of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities at 8:00 a.m. It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts dating back as far as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamon, a collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.

Lunch at a local restaurant is covered in between visits, based on a full meal for each person, however, beverages are not included.

Then, to continue your Cairo day tours, go to the Citadel of Saladin, where you can see the famous Mohamed Ali Mosque.

(Not included as an option) A 2-hour Nile River activities and dinner cruise will cost $40 per person and will take you to see the Cairo skyline after dark, as well as witness belly dancers and Tanoura entertainers take the stage while you eat a full buffet dinner. This evening excursion includes hotel pickup and drop-off and incorporates food, dancing, and music for a traditional Nile night.

Breakfast and lunch are served.

Day 4:
Fly to Aswan and visit Philae Temple

Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan; upon arrival, you will be transferred from the airport to begin your Egypt adventure. Nile Cruise tours, Lunch, then continue for Aswan day tours to visit the High Dam, which is one of the most important Egyptian achievements of the last century, then move to visit Philae Temple by motorboat, which is one of the most beautiful complex temples in Egypt and is located on Aglika Island, then return to Nile Cruise, Dinner, and overnight Aswan.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served.

Day 5:
Sail to Kom Ombo Temple

Breakfast on the Nile ship, leisure time, Lunch, sail to Kom Ombo, afternoon High Tea provided on the ship Sun deck, and tour Kom Ombo Temple, which is a remarkable twin temple, sail to Edfu, Dinner, and overnight in Edfu.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served on board.

Day 6:
Sail Edfu Temple and Luxor East Bank

After breakfast aboard the Nile Cruise, begin your Dahabiya Nile Cruises and visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, which is one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient sites by far, and the temple is dedicated to Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris. Return to the Nile cruise, sail to Luxor, have lunch, then continue the east bank of Luxor tour to one of the greatest temples in the world, Karnak Temple, dedicated to the worship of the god Amun, then we will go to visit one of the most beautiful temples, Luxor Temple, built by King Ramses II, then back to the Nile cruise, have dinner on board, and overnight Luxor to prepare for Luxor day tours.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served on board.

Day 7:
Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

After a leisurely breakfast on board the Nile Cruise, you will depart for a tour of the west bank of the Nile's royal burial ground, the Valley of the Kings, where you will see the magnificent tombs of Pharaonic era Kings. Next, you will travel to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was constructed for the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh Hatshepsut and features the colossi of Memnon.

Breakfast is a meal.

Day 8:
Departure

After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to Cairo Airport in time for your flight.

Breakfast meal.

Included / Excluded

Inclusion

    • All transfers are made in private vehicles equipped with air conditioning.
    • 4 nights in Cairo, including breakfast.
    • 3 nights full board accommodation on the Aswan and Luxor Nile Cruise.
    • Tours in Cairo for two days, as specified in the schedule.
    • Aswan trips as specified in the schedule.
    • Tour guide with extensive knowledge.
    • All of the locations mentioned in our itinerary have admission prices.

Exclusion

    • Egypt requires an entry visa.
    • The international and domestic flights will be calculated based on the date of booking.
    • Anything not specified in our itinerary that is optional or extra.
    • Tips are distributed throughout the tour.

Notes / Children Policy

Children Policy

    • Children under the age of two travel free when accompanied by their parents.
    • Children aged 2 to 6 years pay 25% of the adult fee.
    • Children aged 6 to 11 are charged half the adult rate.
    • Children over the age of 12 pay the same fare as adults.

Price Per Person

$760USD
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  • Prices are listed in USD per person per trip and can be paid in GBP or EUR.
  • The prices listed above are valid in 2025-2026, except for high seasons, the New Year time, and midyear vacation.

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